IN THIS EDITION

WEEK AT A GLANCE

COMING EVENTS

& FEATURES

CONSTRUCTION UPDATES

ATHLETIC SCHEDULE

SCHOLARSHIP BOOK

IMPORTANT DATES

WEST WEEK ARCHIVES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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  • Scholarship, Internship & Mentor Opportunities

 

MONDAY

| SEPTEMBER 22

 

"Children Are the Future" Exhibit   |  HLRC

This exhibit, showcased on the 2nd floor of HLRC, runs Sept 15 - 26. Created by I-USA, it illustrates some of the pointes in the United Nations adopted resolution called "A World Fit for Children."

 
Gallery Exhibition: Michael Rich, Digital Artist  |  FA Gallery thru Oct 17

 

MEETINGS: 6:00A Probation Dept - FA 100;  10:30a Transfer Center Mtg - ATA 116;    1:00 Food Court Mtg - PCR;  1:30p Emergency Prep Training -  ;  1:00p Women's Volleyball Practice - Gym;  3:00p Women's Basketball Practice - Gym; 5:00p Men's Basketball Practice - Gym

TUESDAY

| SEPTEMBER 23

 

Actor's Gang Mtg |  9:00am  |  PCR

 

Faculty Workshop: Honors Program |  12:00pm  |  Winlock

 

WOMEN'S SOCCER:      vs. Citrus at Citrus  |  3:00pm

 

WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL: vs. Moorpark at Moorpark |  6:00pm

 

Crystal Stairs Event |  12:30pm  |  FA 100

 

MEETINGS: 11:00a Facilities Mtg - Winlock;  9:30a Athletic Complex Submission Mtg - FA 100;  1:00p Leadership Retreat Planning Cmte - PCR; 1:00p Compliance Mtg - ATA 116; 1:00p Women's Volleyball Practice - Gym;  3:00p Women's Basketball Practice - Gym; 5:00p Men's Basketball Practice - Gym

WEDNESDAY

| SEPTEMBER 24
 

Workshop: Get the Most from Student Services   |  1:00p  |  ATA 210

 

District Math Cmte |  2:00pm  | PCR

 

Outside Sales Support Network (OSSN) & Professional Assoc of Travel (PATH) Presentation   |  7:00p  |  ATA 210

 

MEETINGS: 11:00a Emergency Preparedness - Winlock;  1:00 Curriculum Cmte - Winlock;  1:00p Women's Volleyball Practice - Gym;  3:00p Women's Basketball Practice - Gym; 5:00p Men's Basketball Practice - Gym

THURSDAY

|  SEPTEMBER 25

 

 

9:00am - 12:00pm  |  ATA

In our continued commitment to recycling and greener cleaning, West is hosting a Green Cleaning event, coordinated by the Operations Managers of the 9 LACCD campuses.

 

Online Program Review / Unit Plan  | CE 223 & 225

12:00 - 1:00p: Administrative Services

1:00 - 2:00p:   Academic Divisions / Disciplines

2:00 - 3:00p:   Student Services

 

Technical Training Schedule |  9:00a  |  8th Flr, Comp Lab - LACCD

view the schedule for future classes

 

MEETINGS:  10:00a SSC Mtg - Winlock;  AFT Adjunct Faculty - Winlock;  1:00p Women's Volleyball Practice - Gym;  3:00p Women's Basketball Practice - Gym; 5:00p Men's Basketball Practice - Gym

 

FRIDAY

| SEPTEMBER 26

 

Last Day to Drop a Class w/o "w"

LAST DAY TO FILE CREDIT / NO CREDIT

 

WOMEN'S SOCCER:         vs. LAVC at LAVC  |  4:00pm

WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL: vs. Ventura at WLAC |  6:00pm

 

MEETINGS: 1:00p Women's Volleyball Practice - Gym;  3:00p Women's Basketball Practice - Gym; 5:00p Men's Basketball Practice - Gym

 

SATURDAY

| SEPTEMBER 27

Personnel Commissions Interviews |  7:00a  | FA 100

 

FOOTBALL:  vs. Long Beach at Long Beach  |  6:00pm

CROSS COUNTRY:    Foothill Invitational Prado Park - Chino  | 3:00pm

 

MEETINGS: 9:00 Men's Basketball Workout

 

SUNDAY

| SEPTEMBER 28

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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features

WANTED

STUDENT WRITERS sought to work on the Student Voice Newspaper and for an unpaid internship with the WLAC Advertising / PR department.

Student Voice Newspaper:

Contact Celena Alcala (310) 297-4290 - ASO Office

Advertising / PR Writing Intern:

Contact Michelle Long-Coffee (310) 297-4597 -CE 110

ALUMNI STORIES & 40TH BOOK MEMORIES

Do you know a West alumni who exemplifies "Go West. Go Far"? We are looking for a few paragraphs about that alum with contact information for him / her. The first 40 people to submit an alumni story, that does not duplicate one already received, will receive a

40th Anniversary T-shirt.

To submit a story, email castelc@wlac.edu.

For more info, call Michelle Long-Coffee at (310) 287-4597.

 

Help create the content of our 40th Anniversary publication.

Share your memories. The first 40 to submit recollections will receive a 40th Anniversary T-shirt. 

To submit an entry or for more information, contact Professors Lloyd Thomas or Fran Leonard.  View the 20th Anniversary Book, at http://drlloydthomas.50webs.net/Anniversary/sample.pdf

 
HOW TO SUCCEED ONLINE

West is now offering a three week, 1 unit online course covering the basics of how to succeed in an online course. Education 230 (Section #8211 -- 11/3/08 to 11/23/08) serves to help new online instructors better empathize with and ensure the success of their online students. Topics covered include: How to use online course tools effectively, Keys to success as an online student, Basic computer skills, Student learning styles, Online etiquette or “netiquette”, and Academic honesty.  http://www.wlac.edu/online/f08schedule.htm#230

 
NOAH'S CAFE Replaces Fruedian Sip

Monday thru Thursday 8:00am - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pm, enjoy coffee and a snack at Noah's Cafe  at the entrance to HLRC by the vending machines.

 
VIEW SCENES FROM TRANSFER DAY & HLRC EXHIBITION OPENING CEREMONY ...click here

 

GOT ASO? Remember to include ASO on your campus committee

If you have an existing seat on your committee for an ASO member or would like for an ASO member to join a campus committee, email Assoc. Dean Celena Alcala.

 
CONGRATULATONS

West welcomes John Michael Golterman as the new Dean of Student Services - Enrollment.  Golterman was previously Director of Recruiting and Admissions at the University of Southern California. He also participated in the LACCD Project Match program and taught “Media and the Law” at LA City College.

Goltermann is a licensed attorney with the State Bar of California and earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Southern California, Gould School of Law. He is originally from Florida and he earned his undergraduate degree in Anthropology from New College of the University of South Florida.   

Goltermann will provide administrative leadership and management over the Admissions and Record Office, School Relations & Outreach Office, Jumpstart (early high school concurrent enrollment program), and the CAHSEE to College grant. The Dean also provides administrative supervision over the International Students Program and Veterans Office.

 
CONDOLENCES

Retired campus police captain Bill George died last week. Services were held at the Angelus Funeral Home on Friday, Sept 19.

 
SCHOLARSHIP, MENTOR & INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

"Paying for College Student Resource Guide - 2008 Edition" includes scholarships, internships, fellowships, books and websites with deadlines throughout the year. (Courtesy of U.S. Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard)

 

Baldwin Hills Elementary seeks mentors for students - make a difference giving just just 1 hour per week

 

Los Angeles Team Mentoring & Disney Consumer Products seeks mentors. Build your resume through goodwill.  Event Thursday, Oct 2 -- Food, Fun, Prizes & Networking.

 

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) is accepting paid internship applications for Summer 2009.  Interns are placed in business and government organizations. Apply at www.hnip.net.

 

 
COMING EVENTS

 

                       

OCT 30: UCLA Day at West - UCLA Chancellor Speaks at West + Transfer Event

OCT 29: Fall Fest & Law Enforcement Career Day - Food, Art & Crafts, Book Sale, Career Information